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Galt, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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3 Profitable Car Washes — Antioch & Galt | Buy 1 or all 3, from 1.75M
Quick Service Mexican Restaurant for sale
Oceanside, CA
Highly Profitable Dry Cleaner in the heart of the business district
San Diego County, CA
Fully Equipped Restaurant / Bar with Big Beautiful Patio - Oakland
Oakland, CA
Brandnew Sushi Bar in Moorpark
Moorpark, CA
Established Dry Cleaning Business – Two Prime Locations
Indio, CA
Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale – Seller Financing Available!
Cathedral City, CA
San Diego County Legacy Bakery For Sale (Real Estate Available)
San Diego County, CA
Coin Laundry and Pure Water Store-New Renovation-More Potential
Santa Clara County, CA
Good potential, Good area, Growing area* *8
Redlands, CA
15 FedEx Ground Routes - Sun Valley, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Sun Valley, CA
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Anaheim, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Anaheim, CA
Turn-Key Restaurant for Sale – Rowland Heights (Colima Rd)
Rowland Heights, CA
Profitable Turnkey Massage & Wellness Spa in Rancho Cucamonga Center
$249,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
"Prime Santa Rosa Shopping Center" Established Beverage Franchise Opp
Santa Rosa, CA
Short-term Rental Property Management Co.
California
Regina Fisher
Sierra Bay Partners
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Sierra Bay Partners is a concierge business brokerage based in the San Francisco Bay. We are guiding owners of small and mid-sized companies through complex transitions. We provide tailored strategies, clear market insight, and hands-on support throughout the entire transaction process—from preparing the business for market to negotiating with qualified buyers and driving the deal to a successful closing. Known for our personalized service and strong track record of successful outcomes, we deliver an advisory experience built around the specific needs and goals of each client. With more than 70% of M&A deals failing, our mission is simple: ensure our clients are the exception. Sierra Bay Partners maintains absolute confidentiality and discretion throughout the selling process, and we strive to uphold the highest level of professionalism and integrity in every engagement. Versatile, accomplished, and deeply committed to our clients’ success, we provide the expertise and execution required to achieve the best possible outcome of your business sale.
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Residential Window & Door Replacement Contractor
California
Home Health Care $1.69M Rev $512K SDE SBA Approved Est. 12 Years
Irvine, CA
Beloved San Diego Bakery | Loyal Repeat Base | $129K SDE, Growing
San Diego, CA
Established B2B Vegan Bakery LA County and profitable
Los Angeles County, CA
Branded Kid Fashion Retail and Online
Los Angeles, CA
Established Billingual Spanish Agency for Sale in Riverside County, CA
Riverside County, CA
Busy Nail Salon | Prime Los Angeles Location Near The Grove |Est. 2015
Los Angeles, CA
Licensed Automotive Dismantler / Wrecking Yard For Sale
Fontana, CA
Premium Hotel & Resort Linen Distribution Company - High Margins
$800,000
San Diego County, CA
Turnkey Juice & Smoothie Shop
Long Beach, CA
Hawthorn Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Visalia Pool Service Route for Sale
Tulare County, CA
Koreatown Ramen Restaurant - Strong Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Salinas, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Salinas, CA
12 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller & Vehicle Finance
San Francisco, CA
Right at Apple's Doorstep — Profitable Tea Shop, No Hood Needed, Ready
Cupertino, CA
Franchised Learning Center – Affluent Community
Orange County, CA
Established Automotive Restyling & Rhino lining Spray Business – 9 Yea
Escondido, CA
Absentee Chocolate Franchise - Profitable, Turnkey, $187K
Sonoma County, CA
Staff-Run Mobile Pet Grooming | $215K Avg SDE | 3 Vans | LA
$695,000
Los Angeles, CA
MEP engineering firm near Irvine CA specializing in K12, DSA projects
Lake Forest, CA
Home Health Agency Platform Opportunity – Sacramento County
Sacramento, CA
Profitable Absentee Chocolate Franchise - $187K
Sonoma County, CA
High-Volume Poke Restaurant in La Quinta – Patio – Beer & Wine – $820K
La Quinta, CA
Established Medicare-Certified Skilled Home Health Agency – Orange Cou
Orange, CA
Critical Diesel Backup Systems Company with $3M in EBITDA
California
1 Bread Route - Central California
California
Ice Cream Shop
Sacramento County, CA
Scott Wells, CFA
Minerva Valuations
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Minerva Valuations is a boutique, mid market advisory firm specializing in M&A/corporate finance, business valuations, acquisitions, divestitures, and shareholder value advisory services, with multiple locations in North America. Our clients include business owners, high net worth individuals, accountants, lawyers, bankers, government organizations and smaller financial institutions in a variety of industries.
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Asset Recovery with Institutional Contracts-SBA Pre-Approved
Orange County, CA
Well Established Residential HVAC Serving San Fernando Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
Eagle Lake Hospitality & Restaurant Opportunity
$849,000
Susanville, CA
Exceptional Opportunity to Own a Well-Established Optometry Practice
Corte Madera, CA
145+ Lic | Los Angeles County | Child Care Ctr. | Exceptional Upside.
Los Angeles County, CA
Real Estate Photography, 3D Matterport, Drone, Floor Plans & Websites
Alameda County, CA
Turn-Key Hair Salon - Asset Sale
Corona, CA
Over 2,900 Sq Ft Beautifully Well Decor Coffee and Desert Lounge
Garden Grove, CA
Prime Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of Glendora Village!
Glendora, CA
Collision Excellence
Los Angeles, CA
Buy or Sell a Business in California
California is a huge state with a lot of money, so it's naturally a popular destination for businesses. The major industries in California include technology, agriculture, and entertainment, but the private business for sale market spans the gamut of sectors.
If you're looking to buy (or sell) a business in California, it helps to have some context on the market. We have aggregated and summarized the most current listings data to provide a basic overview of the business for sale market in California.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
How many businesses are listed for sale in California?
There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
What is the average asking price for these businesses?
The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.
Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?
The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).
How can California business owners sell their own businesses?
Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.
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